leads to what may be called the social system of Islam. This revolution among individuals and society goes on developing until, conditions being favourable, it culminates in what is termed the Islamic State

manifestation of a number of trees. This is true also of man. In the Islamic scheme, it is the individual— who is a real part of the body of Islam while society and the State are only its relative part. Those

the Qur’an. Where there are “rabbani” individuals in considerable numbers, the “orchard,” that is, Islamic society, and the state, will come into existence on their own.

PROPHETProphetic Guidance THE following are a few teachings of the Prophet taken from the Hadith literature, an Islamic source second only to the Quran in religious importance. The sayings of the Prophet Muhammad have

only to Muslims, but to humanity at large. When the Prophet Muhammad, was asked by ‘Amr ibn ‘Abasah what was meant by faith, he replied, ‘Self-restraint and gentleness.’ (Hadith of Muslim) A man without

who labour to earn a living through lawful means. (Hadith of At-Tabarani) On the Day of Judgement, what will weigh most heavily in favour of the believer will be his good morals. God abhors those who indulge

to divesting himself of all delicate feelings. Islam is the answer to the demands of nature. It is in fact a counterpart of human nature. This is why Islam has been called a religion of nature in the Quran

and asked him what he should do in a certain matter. The Prophet replied, ‘Consult your conscience (heart) about it.’ By the conscience the Prophet meant his finer feelings. That is, what one’s conscience

conscience tells one would likewise be what Islam would demand of one as a matter of common sense. What does human nature desire more than anything? It desires, above all, peace and love. Every human being wants

unseen. According to a tradition, the Prophet said of Abu Bakr’s acceptance of Islam: “Whenever I invited someone to Islam, he would show some doubt or hesitation. The only one who did not do so was Abu

him of Islam.” (Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah, Vol. III, p. 27) In his evaluation of a thing purely on its merits, Abu Bakr attained to the highest point of humanity. There were some who accepted Islam because

or the ineffable style of the Quran, or the conquest of Makkah, or the material gains brought by Islam; but Abu Bakr Siddiq had reached such heights of conceptual thought that he could accept or reject

is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 A.D. It is a book that brings glad tidings to mankind, along with divine admonition

truly a reminder in this for those who possess understanding. Anyone whose heart God has opened up to Islam possesses a light from his Lord. But woe betide those whose hearts have been hardened against the

is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 A.D. It is a book that brings glad tidings to mankind, along with divine admonition

of riots, they have harmed the progress of the country. In order to tackle this issue, Spirit of Islam regularly publishes articles highlighting the ideological and practical approach to get rid of riots

magazine once expressed his opinion that he agreed with all of the viewpoints expressed in Spirit of Islam, except for one, and that was holding the Muslims responsible for riots that took place from time

He felt that this ran counter to the facts. He must have misconstrued the words of the articles. What was actually emphasized was that Muslims were responsible for not preventing riots from taking place

WHAT WENT WRONG WITH MUSLIMSA Result of Not Changing IN 1770, the Turkish naval establishment was wiped out in the Battle of Çeşme by a Russian fleet. In 1799, the Fourth Mysore War was fought between

suicide bombing. In short, this is the scenario of more than two hundred years of Muslim struggle. What is happening in Egypt today is only the latest manifestation of this unsuccessful Muslim activism

history would have taken a different course. This creative policy is definitely an Islamic policy, and the Prophet of Islam adopted it. During the negotiations prior to the signing of the Hudaybiyah Treaty

CHAPTER SEVEN What is Terrorism?These days, there is much talk of terrorism. Across the globe, people are writing and talking about it. But, as far I know, no clear definition of the term has emerged as

condemn terrorism but, still, they are not able to clearly define what it is. I have tried to understand this question in the light of Islamic teachings. Based on my study and analysis, I define terrorism

terrorism as armed struggle by non-governmental actors. According to Islamic teachings, any person or party has the right to launch a peaceful movement for national or political purposes. They retain this right

Model World according to Islam is a world of peace. Islam in itself means a religion of peace. The Quran says: And God calls to the home of peace. This is the message of Islam to mankind. It means that

world of peace in your eternal life in the Hereafter’. Now what are the basic elements of building of a culture of peace, according to Islam? To be brief, these are three: compassion, forgiveness and

stress on compassion. For instance, the Prophet of Islam said: O people, be compassionate to others so that you may be granted compassion by God. Thus Islam makes compassion a matter of self-interest for

Model World according to Islam is a world of peace. Islam in itself means a religion of peace. The Quran says: And God calls to the home of peace. This is the message of Islam to mankind. It means that

world of peace in your eternal life in the Hereafter’. Now what are the basic elements of building of a culture of peace, according to Islam? To be brief, these are three: compassion, forgiveness and

stress on compassion. For instance, the Prophet of Islam said: O people, be compassionate to others so that you may be granted compassion by God. Thus Islam makes compassion a matter of self-interest for every